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On the July 1, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by news editor Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about visiting the set of Disney’s Jungle Cruise. Opening Banter: Congrats to HT on her promotion. In Our Feature Presentation: ‘Jungle Cruise’ Wants to Be the Next ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ With a Dash of ‘Romancing the Stone’ [Set Visit Report]How long ago was this set visit? What did you see filming? What sets? How are they turning a theme park ride into a movie?‘Jungle Cruise’ is Packed With Puns and Disney Parks Easter Eggs [Set Visit] What did you learn about the characters?Emily Blunt’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ Character is a New Take on the Action-Adventure Movie Damsel [Set Visit] Could the ‘Jungle Cruise’ Movie Characters Be Added to the Ride at Disney Parks? [Set Visit] What did you learn about the plot? What do you make of the comedy/action balance? Will this be the next Pirates of the Caribbean franchise?Don’t Rule Out ‘Jungle Cruise’ Sequels, Or Even a ‘Jungle Cruise’ Universe [Set Visit]   Also mentioned:    All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the June 30, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler discussion about Loki Episode 4 “The Nexus Event”.   In The Spoiler Room: Loki Episode 4 “The Nexus Event” Feedback  Brief reactions  Breakdown  Speculation      Also mentioned:    All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the June 29, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and TV news, including new projects from Quentin Tarantino, Dwayne Johnson’s holiday movie Red One, the possibility of a fourth Riddick movie, and what’s to come from the final Fast and Furious films. Opening Banter:    In The News: Ben: Quentin Tarantino Has Written a ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Stage Play, Teases a Scene That Isn’t in the Movie Ben: Quentin Tarantino Has Written Two Chapters of a ‘Reservoir Dogs’ Novelization Chris (OG Danielle): Dwayne Johnson and ‘Fast and Furious’ Writer Are Teaming Up for a “Santa-Centric” Holiday Action MovieChris: Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Red One’ is “Hobbs Meets Miracle on 34th St.’, Whatever the Heck That Means Chris: ‘Riddick 4’ Could Actually Happen, Promises Vin Diesel Promoter Vin Diesel Ben: The Final ‘Fast and Furious’ Movies Begin Filming Next Year, and “There’s a Lot More to Come” Regarding Justice For Han   Also mentioned:    All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the June 28, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman to discuss the latest film and tv news, including F9, a Fast & Furious Musical, Freaks and Geeks, Nathan Fielder, WandaVision and Dexter. Opening Banter:    In The News: Brad: ‘F9’ Easily Speeds to the Top of the Box Office Charts, Smashes Pandemic Records with $70 Million Debut Peter (og Jeremy): Vin Diesel is “Dying” to Do a ‘Fast and Furious’ Musical Brad: ‘Freaks and Geeks’ Season 2 Could’ve Happened at MTV, But We Live in the Darkest Timeline Brad: Nathan Fielder is Staging ‘The Rehearsal’ Comedy Series at HBO Brad: The ‘WandaVision’ Post-Credits Scene Has Been Sneakily Altered by Marvel Studios Brad: ‘Dexter’ is Somehow Bringing Back John Lithgow as The Trinity Killer    Also mentioned:    All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the June 25, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to react to the trailers for Halloween Kills and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Opening Banter:    In The News: ‘Halloween Kills’ Trailer: Michael Myers is Back...Again ‘Halloween Kills’ Trailer Breakdown: Laurie Strode is Coming for Michael Myers ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Trailer: Simu Liu is the MCU’s Latest Hero ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Trailer Breakdown: Abominations and Daddy Issues   Also mentioned:    All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the June 24, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including a Jaws reboot, a Tower of Terror movie, Jerry Seinfeld’s newest film, and the reigniting of the Vin Diesel/Dwayne Johnson beef. Opening Banter:    In The News: Chris: Universal Approached Steven Spielberg About a ‘Jaws’ Reboot, And He Rightfully Said No Ben: The Vin Diesel/Dwayne Johnson Feud Reignites As Diesel Takes Credit for Johnson’s Acting Chris: ‘Tower of Terror’ Movie in the Works at Disney with Scarlett Johansson Set to Star Ben: Jerry Seinfeld is Making a Movie About Pop-Tarts for Netflix, and No, This Headline is Not a Joke   Also mentioned:    All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the June 23, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler filled discussion about Loki Episode 3 "Lamentis". Opening Banter:  In The Spoiler Room: Loki Episode 3 "Lamentis" Feedback  Brief reactions Breakdown7 ‘Loki’ Episode 3 Easter Eggs and What They Could Mean for the Marvel Cinematic Universe ‘Loki’ Just Confirmed a Key Part of Loki’s Sexuality and It Has the Lighting to Prove It ‘Loki’ Revealed a Game-Changing Detail About the Time Variance Authority, So Let’s Talk About It Speculation  Quantum City in Ant-Man and the Wasp   Also mentioned:    All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the June 22, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman to talk about Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Opening Banter:    In The News: ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Will Continue the Franchise, Explore ‘Beast Wars’ Characters ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Reveals Details on Human Characters Played By Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Will Feature Generation 1 Optimus Prime, Optimus Primal, and a Few Female Robots ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Director Steven Caple Jr. Wants to Tap Back Into the Heart of the Franchise   Also mentioned:    All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the June 21, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film Editorial Director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Marvel Characters That Deserve Their Own Prequel Movies, Steven Spielberg, Black Widow and F9. Opening Banter:    In The News: Ben: Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Signs Deal With Netflix; Will Still Release Films Theatrically Through Universal Brad: ‘Black Widow’ Star David Harbour Wants Red Guardian vs. Captain America Origin Story Ben: Han’s ‘F9’ Return Was So Secret That Sung Kang Didn’t Even Tell His Wife Brad (og HT): Could More Marvel Superheroes Get the ‘Black Widow’ Prequel Treatment? Kevin Feige Weighs InWhich Marvel heroes could they do?   Also mentioned:    All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the June 18, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film Editorial Director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson, and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. Opening Banter: Jacob and Chris arent here this week. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter went to Orlando Florida for the grand opening of the VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. It was an experience going from mask-mandated California to Maskless Florida, including some interesting Uber rides. Oh and did I mention it was really really hot? What we’ve been Reading:Hoai-Tran read Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner, is reading Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, is distraught at having caught up with the Haikyu!! anime and has been reading the manga but it’s not the same. Brad started reading Slimed!: An Oral History of Nickelodeon’s Golden Age What we’ve been Watching:Peter and Hoai-Tran watched Black Widow. Peter, Hoai-Tran, Brad, and Ben watched Luca. Peter, Brad, and Ben watched In The Heights. Hoai-Tran and Ben watched Bo Burnham’s Inside. Hoai-Tran watched Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down and Zola. Ben watched Enter the Dragon and Foreign Correspondent. Brad watched The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It What we’ve been Eating:Brad tried Jimmy Dean’s Breakfast Nuggets, Barq’s Root Beer Float Push-Ups, Lucky Charms Marshmallow Clusters cereal.   Also mentioned:    All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy